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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 494.36 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 494.36 and 210.87 is: 291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 494.36 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/494.36 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 494.36 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 104,245.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,245.69/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.01

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